Description: "Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who lived during World War II, when people like her were killed just for being Jewish. Anne and her family were forced to hide in a tiny, secret space to try and survive, and Anne began keeping a diary to practice her love of writing and pass the time. In her writing, she described what life was like as a Jewish person during the war. She also wrote about her hopes, dreams, and the future she wanted when she could live a normal life again. Even though she was scared, Anne believed in the goodness of people and never gave up hope that life would get better again."--Amazon.
Brief description:
EMMA CARLSON BERNE has written many books for young readers, including The Story of Anne Frank and Books by Horseback. She loves writing about food, animals, and nature. Emma lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband, three boys, one grumpy cat, and one friendly cat.
Review Quotes: "In this Anne Frank installment, author Emma Berne does not skip the horrors endured by the Jewish people under Hitler and his Nazi Party, but she does keep it at a level that can be processed by the target audience. Berne most certainly does not mince words as she emphasizes the discrimination and anti-Semitism experienced by a whole nation of people and her Think Tank questions encourage thoughtful application to students' experiences today. It is perfect for use in literature circles in libraries and ELA classrooms." --Melanie J. Dulaney, teacher and librarian